KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Michael Griffin, #KELTchat
Is It Okay to Teach English Instead of 21st Century Skills?
Abstract
The phrase, "21st century skills" is something of a buzzword and a common theme of ELT conferences in the region and world. These skills are, of course, related to the theme of this conference. The need for English teachers to focus on these 21st century skills appears to be largely unquestioned. More teachers are focused on enhancing students' creativity, critical thinking, and 21st century technology skills. Is this the right path? In this interactive session, reasons for and against these expanding roles will be considered. Participants can expect to walk away from the session with a clearer sense of their actual roles and desired roles as English teachers and their reasons for choosing these roles.
Biographicals
Michael Griffin has been involved with English teaching for more than 16 years, and has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer, trainer-trainer, curriculum developer, substitute teacher, and assistant director. He teaches in the Graduate School of International Studies at Chung-Ang University and also teaches Curriculum Development on the New School MATESOL program. He is one of the co-founders of KOTESOL's Reflective Practice Special Interest Group. His wide range of interests include reflective practice, teacher training and development, ELF, curriculum development and materials light teaching. He blogs at: https://eltrantsreviewsreflections.wordpress.com/
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